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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.96, 23,659.87 and 6,416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.96, 23,659.87 and 6,416.03 is: 9,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.96 : 23,659.87 = 6,416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.96/23,659.87 = 6,416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.96x = 23,659.87 × 6,416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.96x = 151,802,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,802,317.42/15,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.68

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